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Blood Countess by Lana Popović
320 pages ~ Expected publication: January 28th 2020 by Amulet Books
A historical YA horror novel based on the infamous real-life inspiration for Countess Dracula
In 17th century Hungary, Anna Darvulia has just begun working as a scullery maid for the young and glamorous Countess Elizabeth Báthory. When Elizabeth takes a liking to Anna, she’s vaulted to the dream role of chambermaid, a far cry from the filthy servants’ quarters below. She receives wages generous enough to provide for her family, and the Countess begins to groom Anna as her friend and confidante. It’s not long before Anna falls completely under the Countess’s spell—and the Countess takes full advantage. Isolated from her former friends, family, and fiancé, Anna realizes she’s not a friend but a prisoner of the increasingly cruel Elizabeth. Then come the murders, and Anna knows it’s only a matter of time before the Blood Countess turns on her, too.
Lets just stop for a minute…Murder lady! Dracula! Horror, real life! I love a Good Dracula story and to have a YA inspired by a real life, murder lady….yes please. I am super excited to for this one. I love the synopsis, I get the chills! The cover is epic! I can not wait for this book!
What are you waiting for?
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This sounds creepy! I’ve heard of this woman and it’s awesome that a fictional tale is being spun around her… Lady Dracula, I like that. 🙂
Oh nice!! This one sounds fun! I have this waiting for me in my review stack! Hope we both love it!
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I’ve read a different book about this gal before. Whew, was she bloodthirsty! This ought to give you some good thrills.